Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics

Experts in Kids’ Development

Developmental behavioral pediatrics (sometimes called “developmental medicine” or “developmental pediatrics”) is a specialty that focuses on children’s growth and development. We work together with a team of medical specialists, as needed, to help kids with developmental delays, developmental disabilities or medical conditions that affect their learning and behavior.

NOTE: At Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children and our satellite locations in the Delaware Valley, we primarily focus on children under the age of 7 years old in this specialty. We do have a limited number of appointments for older children and teens. We prioritize appointments for young children, but please know that there can be a significant wait — potentially six months or more — for appointments for children of any age. However, we do actively reach out to offer sooner appointments if we have cancellations. (We see all ages at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando.)

Conditions We Treat

You may wonder if your child’s behavior or development is “normal.” There is a wide range of what’s considered typical when it comes to child development. But if you’re concerned about your child’s physical, emotional, behavioral or social development, we can look into what might be going on. And, if necessary, we can work together to create a treatment plan based on your child’s specific needs.

We see a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending upon the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

a full report of our findings and, if a problem is diagnosed, specific recommendations (such as at-home or school-based therapies, early intervention services, counseling and/or medications, guidance and referrals about agencies and educational programs that may be helpful)

Why Choose Us

Our developmental behavioral pediatrics experts are board-certified in pediatrics and/or developmental-behavioral pediatrics, with extra training in either neurodevelopmental disabilities or developmental and behavioral pediatrics. We also work closely with other specialists, such as psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, geneticists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. So your child benefits from a whole team working together toward the same goals.

We primarily focus on children under the age of 7 years old in this specialty. We do have a limited number of appointments for older children and teens. We prioritize appointments for young children, but please know that there can be a significant wait — potentially six months or more — for appointments for children of any age. However, we do actively reach out to offer sooner appointments if we have cancellations.